879 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0050Map
Owner of record: Lee, Jamie
879 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lee, Jamie. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.
- HPD violations
- 32
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 38
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 32
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 10, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 21, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 10, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs between basment and 1st story
Aug 18, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective entrance door frame located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 18, 2016 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose banister hanging located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening door lock to room with fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 1fl upper level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1fl lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub shower in the bathroom located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 17, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose light fixture at ceiling, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink, in the kitchen located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose metal newel post at building front gate, , 1st story
Aug 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uneven slate slab at front yard, 1st story
Aug 7, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood newel post at staircase, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of marble saddle creating trip hazard at floor between north two room and kitchen, located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ... in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilation, in the bathroom located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub, in the bathroom located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood tread (first from bottom) at staircase to first story, in the private hallway located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective thermal window lower sash counter balances, in the kitchen located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door jamb (lockside) in the entrance located at apt 1flr lower level
Aug 7, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also heavy duty lock in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper sash glass pane at window in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2016 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 1
- Construction other optional
Due to fire
Sep 4, 2016
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Aug 25, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close
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- Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 15, 2016 · Apt GARDEN
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Aug 12, 2016 · Apt 1
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 2, 2016 · Apt 1FLR
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 9, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 6, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2016 · Apt MAIN
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 29, 2016 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2015 · Apt GROUND
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1605 / 50
- Assessed value
- $132,660
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #352106, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 879 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 879 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lee, Jamie.
Does 879 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.
Is 879 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 879 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 879 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.